Archadeck
At a Glance
Products & Services: Wooden decks, screened porches, gazebos
Number of Locations: 78
Total Investment: $91.7K - 142.9K
Founded: 1980
Began Franchising: 1984
Private Owned
About Archadeck
The first Archadeck office opened in Richmond, Virginia, in 1980, specializing in designing and building decks, screened porches, sunrooms, gazebos and other outdoor structures. In 1985 the second office opened, the beginning of a chain serving homeowners and builders throughout the United States, Japan and the United Kingdom.Franchise Units
| Year | U.S. | Canadian | International | Company Owned |
| 2008 | 73 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units throughout the U.S. and Canada.
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $91,700 - $142,900
Franchise Fee: $39,500 - $49,500
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 3.5-5.5%+
Term of Franchise Agreement: 5 years, renewable
Franchise Fee: $39,500 - $49,500
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 3.5-5.5%+
Term of Franchise Agreement: 5 years, renewable
Financial Requirements
Net Worth: $150,000
Liquid Cash Available: $65,000 - $110,000
Operations
Franchise can be run from home. 5% of all franchisees own more than one unit. Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 1. Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators).| Financing Type | In-House | Third Party |
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How This Franchise Supports Franchisees
Training: Available at headquarters: 20 days. At franchisee's location: 9 days.
Ongoing Support: Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Internet, Field operations/evaluations,
Marketing Support: Ad slicks, National media,